Join us on for an informal gathering to grab dinner and meet your fellow attendees before the event commences.

Event pack in will commence from 12 pm in the Black Box Theatre.

Attendees are invited to join us in the Black Box for registration, event orientation followed by the volunteer induction.

Detailed roles and responsibilities for the event will be defined and communicated during the event orientation as well as expectations around attendee conduct.

Presented by Jennifer Shields and Rochelle Montagne

Focused on creating and nurturing environments where LGBTQIA+ people can thrive.

Emphasising practical guidance alongside personal wellbeing, this approach incorporates trauma-informed practices, as well as tools and resources designed to support LGBTQIA+ communities and their allies.

Presented by Shireen Shah Drew MA

Mediator Facilitator Coach
Resolution Institute Fellow

This interactive presentation explores practical and positive approaches to managing challenging situations and conflict. There will be opportunities for discussion, reflection and questions throughout.

Topics include:

• Types of challenging /difficult situations

• Responses to conflict

• Techniques to manage conflict positively

• Restorative approach

Mediated by Shireen Shah Drew MA

An open roundtable-style discussion

Details TBC

Attendees are invited to take a 90 minute break for lunch.

Presented by Eden Thomson

In hook suspension, the equipment we choose determines not only the efficiency of our setup, but also the safety, comfort, and success of the entire suspension experience.

While many practitioners are familiar with the broad selection of gear available, understanding which tool is best for which task is a crucial component of rigging.

Presented by Deborah Chick

Part One

An introduction to the fundamentals of safe, smooth, and effective belaying for suspension. Explore belay systems, techniques, communication, and the critical role of the belayer in creating a controlled, supportive, and responsive suspension experience.

Part Two

A practical, hands-on class building on the foundations covered in Part One. Put your skills into practice as you explore techniques for suspension belaying, with a focus on control, consistency, communication, and confidence.

Presented by Eden Thomson

Explore the key figures who have shaped suspension in New Zealand, alongside the past 20 years of suspension through the lens of Immersive Environments.

Suspension floor opens at 9am

We will be hosting 2 x hands on workshops throughout the day. These will cover:

• Knot Tying

• Cord Math

• Pulley Reeving

• Setting up simple MA purchase system

Suspension floor opens at 9am

We will be hosting 2 x hands on workshops throughout the day. These will cover:

• Knot Tying

• Cord Math

• Pulley Reeving

• Setting up simple MA purchase system

Suspension floor opens at 9am

We will be hosting 2 x hands on workshops throughout the day. These will cover:

• Knot Tying

• Cord Math

• Pulley Reeving

• Setting up simple MA purchase system

Event information and tickets can be found here

Event pack out will commence from 9 am in the Black Box Theatre.

Join us on for an informal gathering to grab dinner and reflect on the weeks events.